Top legislator calls for developing equal, quality healthcare system

Hanoi: Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue has urged the medical sector to develop an equal, quality and effective healthcare system towards universal healthcare coverage and social insurance for all.

At a working session with the Minist…

Health establishments in Hanoi ready to serve during Tet

Hanoi: The Hanoi Department of Health has publicised a list of medical establishments ready to provide emergency aid during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

The list comprises 41 public hospitals, 30 health centres, the Hanoi 115 Emergency Centre, 4…

Two hemodialysis machines donated to Vietnam-Cuba friendship hospital

Quang Binh: The Poor Patient Sponsor Association of Quang Binh province on January 24 held a ceremony to transfer two hemodialysis machines to the Vietnam-Cuba friendship hospital in Dong Hoi city, the central province of Quang Binh.

The machines wor…

New national strategy eyes quality healthcare services for all

Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 23 signed a decision approving a national strategy to protect, care for and improve people’s health to 2030, with a vision to 2045, which targets everyone to enjoy quality healthcare services.

Unde…

HCM City reports COVID-19 cases hike

HCM City: The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health reported on January 24 that the city’s infectious disease surveillance system has detected the emergence of sub-variant JN.1 of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in hospitalised patients in December last ye…

Ambassador suggests stronger Vietnam – France health cooperation

Hanoi: French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has suggested the two countries enhance ties in medical research, saying health care is among outstanding pillars of bilateral cooperation.

He made the remarks while addressing a workshop held in Ha…

Thomson Medical Group acquires FV Hospital in Vietnam

HCM City: Vietnam’s FV Hospital has officially become a member of Singapore-listed Thomson Medical Group Limited (TMG), manifesting Vietnam’s potential to develop high-quality medical services, thus attracting foreign investors.

Speaking at a ceremon…